Smile Counselling

Smile Counselling Providing counselling and support to 11-26 year olds in West Lothian who are going through emotional hurt or pain as a result of mental health issues.

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29/03/2026

✨ One evening. One cause. Real impact. ✨

Every week, more children and young people are reaching out for support and we’re seeing that need grow.

On Saturday 9th May 2026, you can be part of something that helps change that.

Join us at the S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026 for an unforgettable evening at the Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Edinburgh.

🥂 Welcome drink
🍽 Three-course meal
🎶 DJ & evening entertainment
🎁 Raffle & exciting auction prizes

Whether you come with friends, family or colleagues, you’ll be part of a night that brings people together for a powerful purpose.

🎟 £95 per ticket
🍾 Book a full table of 10 (first 10 tables receive 10% off)

👉 Secure your place here: https://SMILEcharityball2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Prefer to avoid booking fees? Email payments@smilecounselling.org.uk
and we’ll send you an invoice to pay directly.

💛 Because every young person deserves someone to talk to.

🐣 Easter Monday ClosureThe S.M.I.L.E. Counselling office will be closed on the 6th of April for Easter Monday, while our...
27/03/2026

🐣 Easter Monday Closure

The S.M.I.L.E. Counselling office will be closed on the 6th of April for Easter Monday, while our team take some well-earned time to rest and recharge.

Because of this, there may be a slight delay in responding to emails and enquiries, but we will respond as soon as possible once we reopen.

If you require immediate wellbeing support while we are closed, please contact one of the services below:

📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
📞 Breathing Space – 0800 83 85 87
💬 Shout – Text SHOUT to 85258

We wish everyone in our community a peaceful and restful Easter. 💛

🌟 A Great Morning at S.M.I.L.E Counselling! 🌟This week we had the pleasure of hosting this month’s Breakfast with the Ch...
27/03/2026

🌟 A Great Morning at S.M.I.L.E Counselling! 🌟

This week we had the pleasure of hosting this month’s Breakfast with the Chamber alongside DYW West Lothian at our Livingston hub.

It was fantastic to welcome members of the local business community into our space and have such open, meaningful conversations around supporting young people’s mental health. 💛

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and to Food Creations for keeping us all fuelled! 🍳🙌



23/03/2026

5 days to go before our Information Evening Event, we would like to invite you to join us. 😁

If you’ve been quietly thinking “I might be interested… but I’ve got questions” then this one’s for you.

Our information evening on Friday 27th March is a relaxed chance to meet the tutors, have a look around, and chat things through in a friendly, down-to-earth way. Real conversations, honest answers, and a genuinely warm welcome (tea and coffee included ☕).

🗓 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30
📍 Venue: S.M.I.L.E. Counselling
🏢 Location: Fairbairn House, Fairbairn Place, Livingston

If you’re planning to come along, you can let us know via the link
https://forms.office.com/e/X6izDwUxgU, or scan the QR code.

20/03/2026

🎩✨ S.M.I.L.E Charity Ball 2026 ✨🎩

Join us for an unforgettable black-tie evening in support of children and young people’s mental health.

📅 Saturday 9th May 2026
📍 Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
⏰ 6pm onwards

Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, a delicious three-course meal, evening DJ entertainment, plus an exciting raffle and auction on the night with some fantastic prizes up for grabs.

Since 2015, S.M.I.L.E Counselling has supported over 3,500 children and young people, delivering more than 20,000 one-to-one counselling sessions. Funds raised from the evening will help us continue providing affordable counselling to those who need it most.

🎟 Tickets: £95 per person
✨ Book a full table of 10 and the first 10 tables receive 10% off

👉 To buy your tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984893923156?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prefer to avoid booking fees? Email payments@smilecounselling.org.uk
and we’ll send you an invoice so you can pay for your tickets directly.

Gather your friends, family or colleagues and join us for a wonderful evening that truly makes a difference.

Did you know your everyday online shopping could help support S.M.I.L.E. Counselling?With , thousands of retailers will...
16/03/2026

Did you know your everyday online shopping could help support S.M.I.L.E. Counselling?

With , thousands of retailers will donate to us for FREE every time you shop online.

These donations help us continue providing vital counselling support to children, young people and adults in our communities.

Just sign up, shop as normal, and the retailer will make a donation to S.M.I.L.E. at no extra cost to you.

Sign up here and start raising free donations today:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/smilecounselling

Every shop can make a difference.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums across our S.M.I.L.E team and community. 💐Today we celebrate not only mums, b...
15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums across our S.M.I.L.E team and community. 💐

Today we celebrate not only mums, but also step-mums, grandmothers, carers, and all those who step into that mum role within their families. The people who nurture, guide, worry, cheer us on, and somehow keep everything moving forward even on the tough days.

Mums really are a gift. Their love, patience, and quiet strength shape families and futures in ways that often go unseen but are deeply felt.

To all of you carrying that role in whatever way it shows up in your life — thank you. We appreciate you more than words can say.

Wishing you a day where you feel valued, supported, and maybe even get a well-deserved rest. 🌷

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at S.M.I.L.E 🌼 💜🌸💛

13/03/2026

With only 3 weeks to go before our Information Evening Event, we would like to invite you to join us.
If you’ve been quietly thinking “I might be interested… but I’ve got questions” then this one’s for you.
Our information evening on Friday 27th March is a relaxed chance to meet the tutors, have a look around, and chat things through in a friendly, down-to-earth way. Real conversations, honest answers, and a genuinely warm welcome (tea and coffee included ☕).
🗓 Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30
📍 Venue: S.M.I.L.E. Counselling
🏢 Location: Fairbairn House, Fairbairn Place, Livingsto
If you’re planning to come along, you can let us know via the link https://forms.office.com/e/X6izDwUxgU, or scan the QR code.

13/03/2026

🏆 Wondering what winning a Scottish Charity Award could do for your organisation?

CEO Declan Harrigan shares how winning Charity of the Year at the in 2022 "instantly impacted" Smile Counselling with an immediate boost in media exposure and more support from funders!

SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the incredible work going on in voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes across Scotland.

⏰ Don't miss your opportunity to apply and highlight your impact - applications close at 12pm on Friday 15 March!

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/apply?utm_campaign=awards&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

13/03/2026

"Don't worry about the size of the organisation you are. Small organisations have big impact." - Declan Harrigan, CEO Smile Counselling

Applications close THIS FRIDAY for SCVO's !

We want to hear from charities of all shapes and sizes. Check out our nine award categories and apply now to share and celebrate your impact.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 15 March. Good luck! ⬇️ https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/apply?utm_campaign=awards&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

13/03/2026

🗣️ "Tomorrow doesn't always come."

Elaine's daughter Olivia attended A&E and said she had a plan to end her life. She was told to return the following day.

In the end Olivia spent eight separate periods in hospital, but despite the enormous love and support of her family, she died by su***de.

On this Children & Young People's Mental Health Week, Elaine wants you to know what her family's experience was like. The reality is that it was not good.

We spoke with her at the recent launch of The Scottish Government's new Creating Hope Together su***de prevention action plan for 2026-29 at S.M.I.L.E Counselling in West Lothian.

At Su***de Prevention Scotland we believe in the principles of Time Space Compassion and know that they can be applied in every setting, regardless of any challenges. 🟢 🟪 💛

Here's some key links to check out:

🔗 Introducing Time Space Compassion: https://su***deprevention.scot/about-su***de-prevention-scotland/timespacecompassion

📝 Time Space Compassion examples: https://www.su***deprevention.scot/work/time-space-compassion-practice-stories

🫶🏼 Enabling Conversations - developed by & for young people: https://www.su***deprevention.scot/enabling-conversations-toolkit

We’re excited to welcome Sean McGeogh to the School Counselling Team at S.M.I.L.E. - Sean will be a wonderful asset to S...
12/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sean McGeogh to the School Counselling Team at S.M.I.L.E. - Sean will be a wonderful asset to S.M.I.L.E. and the young people he will be supporting. Congratulations, Sean – we’re delighted to have you on board!

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Fairbairn House, 6 Fairbairn Place
Livingston
EH546TN

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Monday 8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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